Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 2018586 (Grade 299)

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Access Date: June 02, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 299

Ruby Jewels

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	2018586
Grade:	299
Model:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1907
Run Quantity:	300
Grade/Model Run:	11 of 21
Grade/Model Total Production:	1,840
Size:	12s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
Dial Feet Locations:	20.5, 39.0, 55.0
Case Screw Locations:	2.5, 35.5
Case:	Various
Run ID:	6072.299G16.12S230.121M126.O2462.P668.21J304
Database Version:	v52.686
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Anonymous · April 23, 2025

Serial Number 2018303 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade 299 is correct, but this one is a private
label for John Wanamaker, Philadelphia & New York.
Dial marked John Wanamaker. Movement has no
reference to ruby jewels, and is "specially
adjusted".